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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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